Lee Reaffirms Opposition to PROTECT IP Act
Jan 18, 2012
Today, Senator Mike Lee reaffirmed his opposition to the PROTECT IP Act, flawed legislation that would unduly burdened certain online businesses, threaten Internet security, and stifle innovation.
Lee Blasts Justification for Recess Appointments
Jan 12, 2012
In the memorandum released today, OLC effectively asserts that the President may unilaterally determine if and when the Senate is in recess for purposes of exercising his recess appointment power. This remarkable and novel assertion breaks with 90 years of historical precedent. Even more disturbing, this conclusion violates the basic separation of government powers enshrined in our Constitution," said Senator Lee, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Senators Fight Back on Appointments
Jan 6, 2012
Today, Senator Mike Lee joined Senators Charles Grassley, Orrin Hatch, Jon Kyle, Jeff Sessions, Lindsey Graham, John Cornyn, and Tom Coburn in signing a letter addressed to Attorney General Eric Holder regarding the recent appointment of four officials to various positions in the Obama administration. Excerpts of the letter are below.
Floor Speech Stating Opposition to Caitlin Halligan Nomination
Dec 6, 2011
In 2003, while serving as Solicitor General of New York, Ms. Halligan approved and signed a legal brief arguing that handgun manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers should be held liable for criminal actions that individuals commit with the guns. Three years later in 2006, Ms. Halligan filed a brief alleging that handgun manufacturers were guilty of creating a public nuisance.
Lee Votes No on Halligan Nomination -- Day Lee Briefing 12/6/2011
Dec 6, 2011
did not support the nomination of Caitlin Halligan to the DC Circuit Court.
The Express Scripts/Medco Merger: Cost Savings for Consumers or More Profits for the Middlemen?
Dec 6, 2011
Each year Americans spend over $300 billion dollars on prescription drugs and that number is only growing. At a time when businesses are strapped for cash, many employers spend as much as 12 percent of their entire budgets on employee health benefits, including coverage for prescription drugs.
Senators Demand Details On Kagan’s Health Law ‘Role’
Nov 18, 2011
Members of Congress have been trying to determine whether Justice Elena Kagan has a conflict of interest with respect to participating in litigation in the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) due to her involvement with and support for this legislation while a member of the Justice Department.
My First Legislation Passes -- Day Lee Briefing 11/03/2011
Nov 3, 2011
The Senate has passed a bill introduced by Senator Lee for the first time, and then another right after the first. The bills authorized the transfer of vacant and virtually unused federal land in Utah to the growing cities of Mantua and Alta. Both pieces of legislation passed by unanimous consent.
Senate Democrats Hold Up Obama Jobs Bill -- Day Lee Briefing 10/5/2011
Oct 5, 2011
Senator Lee has a Judiciary Hearing featuring testimony from Supreme Court Justices Scalia and Breyer, and his weekly constituent social event is scheduled for the afternoon. No votes are expected today as the Senate considers the China currency bill, S. 1619.
Lee Statement on Schmidt Testimony
Sep 21, 2011
As a strong supporter of free markets, competition, and innovation, I was disappointed by the testimony of Google chairman Eric Schmidt. I had hoped to hear the company acknowledge the responsibilities that accompany its preeminent position in the Internet search market and address concerns many have raised about Google’s possible anti-competitive activities. Unfortunately, I fear that some of the testimony in today’s hearing may only encourage those who are calling for legal enforcement or government regulation. I am hopeful that we can avoid those outcomes, and encourage Google to take appropriate voluntary action to resolve these concerns.
